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Two Chinese Men Arrested for 'Gay Pandas' Image
Authorities detained two men for sharing a false AI image linking queerness to Chengdu, amid a nationwide crackdown that has removed dozens of LGBTQ+ social media accounts.
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Out MagazineTwo Chinese Men Arrested for 'Gay Pandas' Image
An AI-manipulated photo of two pandas showing same-sex behavior has led to two Chinese men being detained by local authorities. The 29-year-old and 33-year-old were arrested for "maliciously” associating queerness with certain Chinese cities, according to The Washington Post. The men allegedly shared the AI-manipulated image of pandas at the “panda capital” of Chengdu, which is in the country’s southwest region. Authorities suspended the two men…
·Los Angeles, United States
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The arrests come amid a broader crackdown on gay rights in China, with authorities shutting down dating apps and LGBTQ+ rights groups.
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